Steps to Successfully Respond to an Audit

Presented by Jeff Baird, Esq. and Denise Leard, Esq.

To succeed under audit, your rehabilitation facility must be able to produce proper, in-depth documentation to prove the necessity of the therapy you provided. Too often, auditors can still deny claims for hyper-technical reasons, even when medical necessity is clearly established. Your team needs to be prepared to withstand scrutiny. 

Watch the free webinar presented by health care attorneys Jeff Baird, Esq. and Denise Leard, Esq. to learn steps you can take to successfully prepare for and respond to an audit. In this 60-minute presentation, Jeff and Denise will share the importance of developing a robust compliance program, conducting self-audits, and understanding the report and refund requirements pertaining to the 60 day rule. 

Watch to learn about: 

  • Different types of audits your facility may face 
  • Documentation required to establish medical necessity 
  • Strategies to prepare for audits 
  • How to respond to audits

About the Presenters

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Jeff Baird, Esq., is Chairman of the Health Care Group at Brown & Fortunato, P.C., a law firm based in Amarillo, Texas. Mr. Baird represents pharmacies, HME companies and other health care providers throughout the United States. He works closely with governmental agencies. Mr. Baird has authored numerous articles and is a frequent lecturer throughout the country. He serves on the Medtrade Education Advisory Board and the AAHomecare Regulatory Council. Mr. Baird earned a B.B.A. from the University of Iowa and received his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Mr. Baird is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

DML 2011 photo - cropped - SMALLER 22E5904.jpgDenise M. Leard, Esq., is an attorney with the Health Care Group of Brown & Fortunato, P.C., a law firm based in Amarillo, Texas. Mrs. Leard represents HME companies, pharmacies, and other health care providers throughout the United States.  Mrs. Leard has authored numerous articles and is a frequent lecturer throughout the country. She is licensed in Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington and is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mrs. Leard earned a B.A. from the University of Washington and received her law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

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About Mediware

Mediware is a leading supplier of software for healthcare and human service providers and payers. Core Mediware solutions include blood management technologies for hospitals and blood centers; cell therapy solutions for cord blood banks, cancer treatment centers, and research facilities; medication management solutions for hospitals, behavioral health facilities, infusion and specialty pharmacy providers; and rehabilitation therapy and respiratory care solutions. For more information about Mediware products and services, visit our website at www.mediware.com.